The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a public advisory urging tourists, travel industry players, and the general public to only engage with tourism enterprises holding a valid TRA licence, as Kenya enters its peak tourism season. TRA reminded all tourism enterprises, including accommodation facilities, tour operators, travel agents, online...
Nairobi, 22nd July 2026 – Equity Group Holdings and AMREF International University (AMIU) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen healthcare education, research, innovation, leadership development and entrepreneurship as part of a shared commitment to improving access to quality healthcare across Africa. The partnership brings together the financial...
Kenya’s paint manufacturing industry is urging the government to introduce targeted tax incentives to support the production of lead-free paints, arguing that such measures would strengthen local manufacturing, improve public health and enhance the competitiveness of Kenyan products in both domestic and regional markets. Industry players say the sector has...
A new study has found that industry-led skills training not only improves youth employment but also delivers strong financial returns for businesses, making it a practical solution to Kenya’s unemployment challenge. The Return on Investment (ROI) study, conducted on the PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Programme by Orange & Teal on behalf...
The State Department for Tourism has dismissed remarks urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, saying the statements are irresponsible and risk undermining the country’s tourism sector and economy. In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, Principal Secretary for Tourism Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok said the government had...
In 2024, Antony Massu, then a young journalist, found himself inside a political situation room, where he observed how information often reached leaders through fragmented channels. Different teams presented different narratives, with public relations units highlighting their successes, political allies emphasizing favorable developments, and opponents advancing competing messages. Amid this...
The County Government of Kirinyaga has trained more than 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties as part of efforts to increase maize production, strengthen dairy farming and prepare farmers for the anticipated El Niño rains. The farmers were equipped with knowledge on selecting suitable maize seed varieties for different ecological...
National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee Chairperson Kuria Kimani has challenged banks to move away from collateral-based lending, warning that the practice is denying millions of young people and entrepreneurs access to credit. Speaking during the African Banking School (EABS) Conference in Diani, Kwale, Kuria argued that banks must...
There was an attempt to hack the official website of the President of the Republic of Kenya. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy on Saturday, July 18 told Kenyans that it was aware of the reports regarding a cybersecurity incident affecting the official website. Cabinet Secretary William...
The promoters of the prestigious Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award have officially launched the 2026 edition, with this year’s theme, “Advancing High-Quality Financial and Sustainability Reporting for Sustainable Growth.” It reflects a growing global shift toward broader corporate accountability beyond traditional financial disclosures. The FiRe Award, widely regarded as the...
